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5 Florida Bills Signed Into Law Last Night

Geno Geno April 9th, 2020

From fireworks to sales tax holidays, here’s what happened last night while you were watching The Masked Singer. [Source: Creative Loafing]

  • Hurricane Shopping Tax Holiday

    Stock up on stuff you need to get through hurricane season without paying sales tax from May 29 through June 4.

  • Visit Florida Is Still A Thing

    The state's tourism marketing team would've shut down July 1. It's now extended until 2023.

  • Fireworks

    If you're 18 or over, you can now buy and use them for New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and July 4. You don't have to pretend to be a farmer scaring away crows anymore.

  • School Shopping Tax Holiday

    You'll pay no sales tax on clothes and things kids need for school from August 7-9.

  • Ballot Initiatives Will Need More Signatures

    Republicans say it will make the process less of "a toy." Democrats say it's an effort to increase costs for citizens who want a public decision for law changes like medical marijuana.

Companies still hiring during the pandemic…

It might not be your dream job, but if you’re out of work and need a paycheck fast, these companies say they’re hiring.

  • Publix

    They've reduced hours but have been staffing up as demand for groceries is high.

  • Dollar General

    They tweeted this week they're hiring for positions in their stores, distribution centers, corporate positions and fleet positions.

  • McDonald’s

    Follow @CaspersCareers for Tampa area positions.

  • Instacart

    Instacart is looking to bring on 300,000 independent contractors.

  • CVS Health

    Check out @CVSHealthJobs on Twitter. I saw two postings from this week for positions in Oldsmar and Indian Rocks Beach. They're said to be hiring 50,000 store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and member/customer service professionals.

  • Papa John’s

    Hiring as many as 30,000 right now, according to RestaurantBusinessOnline.com.

  • Amazon

    The Penny Hoarder reports they have 100,000 openings to fill.

  • Walmart

    Walmart announced plans to provide a special cash bonus for for all U.S. hourly associates in stores, clubs, supply chain and offices. The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly associates and will add up to more than $365 million.

  • 7-Eleven

    The company announced it expects as many as 20,000 new store employees to be hired by 7‑Eleven, Inc. or by independent 7‑Eleven franchised business owners in the near future to meet increased demand for 7‑Eleven products and services amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • PepsiCo

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